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Reportedly an ethnic trait of Celts and Gauls, the walrus moustache enjoyed immense popularity among men in the latter part of the 19th and early years of the 20th centuries. Gentlemen ranging from scientists to philosophers to politicians often favored the rugged look that the style created.

After falling out of favor in the 1920s it enjoyed a temporary resurgence during the youth counterculture revolution of the 1960s. Today, the walrus moustache can be found on a wide variety of (usually) older men.

In some instances, the facial hair of the walrus moustache not only drops over the mouth but also extends downward at each corner. The hair line may wrap around the cheeks and connect to sideburns the same thickness, as worn by the man they are named for, Ambrose Burnside.

^Chris Martin (1 June 2013). A Gentleman's Guide to Beard & Moustache Management. History Press. pp. 22–. ISBN978-0-7509-5238-5. Delivering exactly what it says on the tin, the Walrus is characterised by a thick, bushy growth of long whiskers that droop over the mouth to give the wearer the appearance of a docile walrus. Once thought to promote good health by shielding ...

^Lucien Edwards (25 March 2011). The Moustache Grower's Guide. Chronicle Books. pp. 48–. ISBN978-1-4521-0554-3. As it grows, the Walrus will creep farther down your face as well as to the sides. Use trimming scissors whenever ... The thick and bushy Walrus presents an open palette for creative moustache artists. Use a pair of moustache scissors to trim ...